Coast / Beach Spots in Japan

  • Chichibugahama Beach
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    4.5
    72 Reviews
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    Kagawa Pref. Mitoyoshi Niochounio Otsu 203-3
    This roughly one-kilometer long beach is also known as the Salar de Uyuni of Japan. It's been designated one of the Japan’s 100 best sunset destinations. The scenery is truly superb between 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after sunset when two conditions are satisfied: the tide and sunset coincide and there is no wind to make waves on the surface of the water.

    We plan to visit this beach to take amazing photos like other visitors however we forgot to do enough research and came here around noon. The beach is quite large and a bit windy. It s a nice beach...

  • Miho no Matsubara Pine Grove
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Shimizu-ku Miho
    "Miho no Matsubara is a scenic area located on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. It is famous for a roughly 7km long stretch of beach that is lined with around 30,000 pine trees, and because of its association with the famous Legend of Hagoromono (""Feathered Robe""); there is one particular pine tree, called the ""Hagoromo no Pine Tree,"" on which, according to the legend, a celestial being who had been flying over the beach hung her feathered garment so that she could bathe in the sea. Miho no Matsubara's beautiful scenery has made it the subject matter of countless paintings and poems over the centuries, including Utagawa Hiroshige's ""Famous Views of the Sixty Noted Provinces"" and ""Pine Groves of Miho in Suruga Province."" In 2013, the Miho no Matsubara pine groves were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the ""Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration"" World Heritage site."
  • Kujukuri Hama
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    Chiba Sanbu-gun Chosei-gun Oamishirasato-shi Hoka
  • Katsurahama Beach
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    Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Urado
    This is one of the places of scenic beauty which is representative of Kochi Prefecture. It is a popular venue for viewing the moon as it commands a view over Tosa Bay, and “Yosakoi” (traditional Kochi dance) melodies are also sung. At Katsurahama Beach, The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum and a statue of the leader to which Tosa gave birth at the end of the Edo period, Sakamoto Ryoma as he calmly gazes in the direction of the Pacific Ocean and there is also a monument of the literary figure, Omachi Keigetsu. The Katsurahama Kangetsusai Festival is held around the time of the “Chushu no Meigetsu” (Harvest moon).
  • Iwai Beach
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    4.0
    41 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Kushi Ground point
    "This beach with its calm, shallow sea is a great place for kids to play and a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. Mt. Tomi, a setting in the historic novel ""The Chronicles of the Eight Dog Heroes of the Satomi Clan of Nanso,"" is in the vicinity, and the lovely natural surroundings include flower gardens too. There are lots of inns nearby, and the beach has events like seafood barbecues and programs for activities like dragnet fishing. "

    房総の太平洋側は波が強いので子供たちには心配ですが、この海岸は穏やかなので安心して家族で楽しめます。

  • Jogasaki Coast
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    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo
    This coastal area southwest of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture was formed some 4,000 years ago when Mt. Omuro erupted and lava flowed into the ocean, after which the waves eroded the rock over many years, creating rough and precipitous cliffs. There is a nine kilometer long “Picnical Course” hiking trail following the peninsula renowned as a key sightseeing destination in Izu. Notable locations along the course include the thrilling 48 meter long, 23 meter high Kadowaki Suspension Bridge and the Kadowakisaki Lighthouse, which also has a viewing platform for visitors. In addition to offering beautiful views of the Seven Islands of Izu, the area is also a popular diving spot.
  • Chirihama Beach Driveway
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    Ishikawa Prefecture Hakui
    Chirihama Beach Driveway is a tourist highway that extends for approximately 8 km along sandy beach from Imahama, Hodatsushimizu-cho, Hakui District, in Ishikawa Prefecture to Chirihama Town. The sand has been compacted so hard by the action of the waves that it is as hard as a surfaced road, making it possible for cars and buses to drive along the beach; it is the only beach driveway of its kind in Japan. In summer, many tourists visit the area to relax at the beach or go shellfish-gathering. In TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best Beaches in the World, Chirihama Beach ranked number one within Japan.
  • Sosogi Coast
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    4.0
    37 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Machinomachi Sosogi
    The Sosogi Coast is located in Sosogi, Machino Town, Wajima City. It extends for two kilometers from the Tarumi-no-daki Waterfall to the mouth of the Machino River. The rhyolite rock has been eroded by the action of the waves to create complex, strangely-shaped rock features such as Suimon Cliff, Fukuga-ana Cave and Hiroki-no-ken Cliff. There are many beautiful sights, including the Mado-iwa (“Window Rock,” which has a two-meter wide hole in it, and which has become a symbol of the Sosogi Coast), and the “Wave Flowers” phenomenon that can be seen in winter; the Sosogi Coast has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and National Natural Monument.

    Some of the views are pretty special but this is a view of a rocky coastline, just like you have in many other countries. If you are in the area by all means, I would not however travel specially to...

  • Mikuni Sunset Beach
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    4.0
    36 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichoushuku · U.S.
    Perfect for beach bathing, Mikuni Sunset Beach has good quality water, shallow and wide beaches, and is famous for its beautiful sunset over the ocean. The period from July 25 to August 10th is packed with tons of events, including the Mikuni Fireworks Festival, popular with families. You can rent swimming rings, beach umbrellas, and even boats at the beach stand.

    A small stretch of beach in Mikuni, but well-maintained and kept relatively free of garbage compared to other beaches along the coast. Its very popular in summer, full of sunbathers, swimmers and...

  • Amaharashi Coast
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    Toyama Pref. Takaokashi Ota
    At the Amaharashi Coast Quasi-National Park, visitors standing on the beach can enjoy spectacular views of the rocky islets offshore and of the majestic Tateyama Mountains in the distance that seem to float above Toyama Bay; every season brings its own unique scenery. The stretch of coastline that extends from the Amaharashi Coast to Matsudae-no-Nagahama in Himi City has been ranked as one of Japan’s “Top 100 White Sand and Green Pines Beaches” and as one of “Japan’s 100 Best Beaches.” Otomo no Yakamochi, the poet and compiler of the Man’yoshu poetry anthology, was deeply impressed by the scenery of the Amaharashi Coast; his many poems in praise of the area were a major factor in its becoming so famous.
  • Takahama Beach
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    4.5
    21 Reviews
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    Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Takahamamachi
    This beach is located in Takahama-machi, Nagasaki City. With white sands that stretch for approximately 800 meters and cobalt blue seas with excellent water quality, it has been chosen as one of the 88 Best Swimming Beaches in Japan. In addition, you can see Hashima Island (Gunkanjima), which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage ''Sites of Japan's Meiji Japan Industrial Revolution'' on the other side of the sea.

    We took the bus (number 30) from Nagasaki station to the beach, 50 mins for 590 Yen. For time info ask the tourist office at the station, timetable differs from weekdays and weekends. The bus stop is...

  • Zushi Beach
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    Kanagawa Pref. Zushishi Zushi 3-2-33
    The coastline facing Sagami Bay is called Zushi Beach. It's known for its shallow water and calm waves and it gets packed with sea bathers when the hot season arrives. They hold the Zushi Beach Fireworks in summer and a horseback archery event in November. Its monument commemorating the Shintaro Ishihara novel The Season of the Sun is famous. The nearest stations are Zushi Station on the JR Line and Shinzushi Station on the Keikyu Zushi Line.
  • Jodogahama Beach
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    Iwate Pref. Miyakoshi Hitachihamachou 32
    This beach is adorned with sharp white rock formations, creating an other-worldly atmosphere. The name Jodogahama refers to the Buddhist “Pure Land.” The beach is filled with bathers in summer. The rock formations visible include flow structures formed by rolling lava, and plate shaped fractures called “joints” formed when magma cools rapidly. The unusual geology led to this area being designated a Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park & Sanriku Geopark.
  • Inasanohama Beach
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukikita Inasa
    A sandy beach located about a kilometer west of the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. The beach appears in the “Kuni-yuzuri,” a legend relating the transfer of the rulership of Japan to the gods of Heaven described in ancient texts such as the “Kojiki” and the “Nihonshoki,” as well as the legend of the “Kuni-biki” written in the “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki.” Highlights include a sheer cliff where the gods Okuninushi and Takemikazuchi negotiated for the transfer of the ownership of the land; and Bentenjima, an island where the goddess Toyotama-hime is enshrined. Two famous Shinto rituals are conducted on the beach—the Shiokumi Shinji, held early on the morning of the first day of every month; and the Kamimukae no Shinji, held on the 10th of October according to the old calendar. The beach’s waters are shallow and the coast is beautiful, and many people come here in summer to swim and enjoy beach going.
  • Uradome Beach
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    Iwami cho Iwami-gun Tottori ken
    This resplendent beach located in Iwami Town, Iwami County, Tottori Prefecture extends for 15 kilometers and has been designated both a National Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument. Its rich natural features include the crystal-clear water, a beautiful stretch of sandy beach dotted with pine trees, cliffs and caves carved by rough waves and snowstorms, mysterious rock formations, and more. There’s a walkway along the beach, and visitors can also enjoy going on a cruise, snorkeling, and other activities. The shallow waters attract several swimmers in the summer.
  • Setoda Sunset Beach
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    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachoutarumi
    This beach is located in the Seaside Sport Park in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and has almost 800 meters of white sand beach along with crystal clear waters, leading it to be chosen as one of Japan’s top 88 beaches. There are shower facilities, locker rooms and restaurants on site. The beach is a famous location to watch the sunset and draws large crowds. It is open from July to August every year.
  • Oarai Coast
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    Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Minatochuou
    Oarai Beach, part of the Oarai Prefectural Seaside Park, is located along Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture. Famous for fishing spots, the Oarai lighthouse, and especially New Year’s sunrises seen through the Kamiiso Torii built on the rocky outcropping with the sound of great breaking waves. This 1.2 kilometer long beach attracts many visitors in the summer. The Oarai Beach was chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Shorelines and Top 100 White Sand Beaches with Pine Groves.
  • Niji no Matsubara
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    Saga Pref. Karatsushi Higashikaratsu / Hamakita cho
    A grove of some one million black pines grown along a 4.5 kilometer stretch of Karatsu Bay. Together with the Miho no Matsubara and Kehi no Matsubara, it is considered one of the three most beautiful pine groves in Japan and is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. The pines, planted to provide protection against winds and tides, have grown twisted into beautiful shapes. The grove’s “Seven Curiosities,” facts and legends relating to the grove which have existed since ancient times, are also fascinating.
  • Enjugahama Beach
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    Wakayama prefecture Hidaka gun Mihama cho
    Enjugahama Beach is a crescent-shaped beach 4.6 kilometers long and 500 meters wide between the mouth of the Hidakagawa River and Cape Hino-misaki. The first feudal lord of Kii Province, Tokugawa Yorinobu, planted a forest of black pines along the length of the beach to prevent salt damage. It is a well-known scenic spot in Wakayama Prefecture, and it has been selected as one of the 100 best combinations of white sand beaches and pine forests in Japan.
  • Jade Coast
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    Nigata Pref. Itoigawashi Oshiage 1
    Approximately a ten-minute walk from the Echigo Tokimeki Railway's Itoigawa Station, the incredible variety of stones on this shingle beach are brought downstream by the river. The flowing water smooths the edges of the stones, and occasionally, Jade can be found mixed in with the rounded stones, being carried through the city by the Himekawa River. If a person is lucky enough to find some, they are allowed to take it with them. In addition to Jade, other beautiful stones and precious stones can sometimes be found in the river, and you can ask for the stones to be appraised at the Fossa Magna Museum in Miyama Park in the city.

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